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Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Candidates Assert Positions on High-Quality Pre-k Access

Apr 16, 2018

As part of a gubernatorial candidate survey conducted by Pre-K for PA partner organization United Way of Pennsylvania, PA candidates asserted their positions on access to high-quality pre-k and child care.

Governor and First Lady Host Annual Easter Egg Event to Highlight Importance of Pre-k Investment

Apr 3, 2018

Governor Tom Wolf and First Lady Frances Wolf today hosted pre-school classes from across the commonwealth at the annual Easter Egg Event at the Governor’s Residence. The event was co-sponsored by Pre-K for PA, a non-partisan advocacy group that supports the expansion of publicly funded pre-k.

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Lancaster Online Op-ed: Businesses: Invest in Preschool Education

Jun 17, 2015

Congratulations to our youngest graduates, those just out of preschool. Local families will proudly cherish photos of their preschoolers wearing miniature mortarboards and clutching colorful diplomas this graduation season.

Guest commentary: The Value of Pre-K from a Pediatrician’s View

Jun 14, 2015

As a Pennsylvania pediatrician for the past 25 years, I’ve seen thousands of children grow up in the commonwealth. And I’ve seen how their well-being can be impacted not only by their health, but also by their opportunities —particularly their opportunities to learn.

Times-Leader: Column: Retired Maj. Gen. Joseph F. Perugino: Our nation’s military preparedness linked to our nation’s preschools

Nov 17, 2016

When we thank our veterans on Veterans Day, let’s not stop there. Let’s ensure that the hard work and sacrifice of previous generations are upheld and carried forward by our young residents.

Pottstown Mercury: GUEST COLUMN: This Veterans Day, look to the future our veterans fought to preserve

Nov 11, 2016

As we rightfully thank those men and women that have served in our Armed Forces this Veterans Day, let’s also reflect on the future and what we can do to ensure that more young people are citizen-ready.

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York Daily Record: 71% of young people are ineligible for the military and for most careers, too

May 14, 2019

Retired Rear Admiral Thomas Wilson worries about how many young people are ineligible for the military – because the numbers are staggering.According to 2017 Pentagon data, 71 percent of young people are ineligible to join the military. The reasons: obesity, no high school diploma, or a criminal record.

Citizens Voice: Officials: Pre-K programs key to reducing adult crime

Apr 19, 2019

With their backs against a tall prison wall topped with barbed wire, lawmakers and law enforcement officials on Thursday made the case for pre-Kindergarten education as a key to keeping people out of jail as adults.

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